Joanna James
Named after the Scottish explorer David Livingstone, this town is in southwestern Zambia. Situated in proximity to the Zambezi river and the border with Zimbabwe, this exotic town entices intrepid travellers to witness the beauty of Victoria Falls, explore the rich history and culture and much more.
Bringing fame and visitors to Livingstone, this massive curtain of water is situated on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and is the largest waterfall in the world, With a width of 1708 metres and a height of 108 metres, it is the largest falling of water in the world. Almost double the width and height of Niagara Falls in North America thus bringing awe to the guests from Livingstone Hotel Victoria Falls. Identified by David Livingstone in 1855, the falls were named after Queen Victoria of Great Britain. Both Zambia and Zimbabwe have National Parks at this site.
Take a tour of this unique museum to discover the history and the culture of Livingstone. The Jewish Museum takes you back to that era showcasing the culture of the Jewish settlers who arrived in Livingstone from South Africa. The Jewish Cemetery is now a church preserving the cultural history of the Jewish community. The railway museum has the 19th-century steam engine which is quite a popular exhibit.
Being a vibrant hub of Livingstone tourism, there are many ways of enjoying this wonderful water body. A sunset cruise on the river is a favourite among many visitors such as those at Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara. The soothing atmosphere with the sinking of the sun is an incredible sight that should not be missed as you savour an exotic cocktail with friends and family. If you are lucky you may spot a herd of elephants or hippos gathered near the pool at the riverbank.
This park is unique and fun as it permits self-drive or open jeep safaris, and no predators are present. Having much diverse wildlife at this park, you can have your fill of witnessing zebras, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes and many other species. It is also known for having a population of white rhinos, therefore if interested in spotting them arrange a bushwalk safari with a tour guide.
Those seeking an adrenaline rush can opt for an adventure tour or activities in Livingstone. With the Zambezi river and Victoria falls in the vicinity it can be Kayaking on the river Zambezi, Jet Boating, whitewater rafting through the Batoka Gorge and even thrilling Bungee Jumping from the Victoria Falls Bridge.
This is an experience to not only allows you to get a close interaction with these big cats but also provides an understanding of their behaviour and the efforts taken for their conservation and habitat. Mukuni Research Centre organizes these special educational tours for visitors.
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